Senior Electrical Substation Engineer
X4 Engineering · Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
About the opportunityX4 Engineering is partnering with a growing engineering consultancy headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. They’re expanding their Energy business and are looking for a Senior/Lead Electrical Substation Engineer to take technical ownership of their substation design work.This is a lead role with real influence. You’ll shape how projects are delivered, guide other engineers, and work across a varied mix of transmission, distribution and renewables projects. You’ll have the flexibility to work fully remote, hybrid or from the Raleigh office.
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What you’ll be doingLead the electrical design for HV (4kV–230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substations and switching stations, including AIS, GIS and FACTS.Work across sectors: transmission and generator interconnection, power distribution (EV charging and microgrids), and renewables (solar PV, BESS and wind).Own the full design package:Drawings: one-line and three-line diagrams, protective relay and metering diagrams, AC/DC schematics, general arrangements, and grounding and raceway plansSpecifications for major primary equipmentBills of materials, cable schedules and equipment listsCarry out the calculations and studies:Calculations: grounding, cable and conduit sizing, transformer and battery sizing, lightning protection and bus bracingPower system studies: load flow, short circuit, protective coordination and arc flashLead projects through construction, start-up and commissioning.Review the work of peers and consultants, and drive quality and continuous improvement.Help identify key client needs and grow client relationships.What you’ll bringA Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)A BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university7+ years of substation electrical design experience on US high-voltage projectsExperience across transmission, distribution and/or renewablesWorking knowledge of NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI standardsStrong written and verbal communication skills
What’s on offerFully remote, hybrid or office-based workingRelocation assistance to Raleigh, NCTop-tier medical, dental and vision plans401(k) matchingTuition reimbursementLife and disability insuranceGenerous paid time off
Interested? xzbcwsv Apply now or message Hugo Massa at X4 Engineering for a confidential conversation.
Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed.
What you’ll be doingLead the electrical design for HV (4kV–230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substations and switching stations, including AIS, GIS and FACTS.Work across sectors: transmission and generator interconnection, power distribution (EV charging and microgrids), and renewables (solar PV, BESS and wind).Own the full design package:Drawings: one-line and three-line diagrams, protective relay and metering diagrams, AC/DC schematics, general arrangements, and grounding and raceway plansSpecifications for major primary equipmentBills of materials, cable schedules and equipment listsCarry out the calculations and studies:Calculations: grounding, cable and conduit sizing, transformer and battery sizing, lightning protection and bus bracingPower system studies: load flow, short circuit, protective coordination and arc flashLead projects through construction, start-up and commissioning.Review the work of peers and consultants, and drive quality and continuous improvement.Help identify key client needs and grow client relationships.What you’ll bringA Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)A BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university7+ years of substation electrical design experience on US high-voltage projectsExperience across transmission, distribution and/or renewablesWorking knowledge of NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI standardsStrong written and verbal communication skills
What’s on offerFully remote, hybrid or office-based workingRelocation assistance to Raleigh, NCTop-tier medical, dental and vision plans401(k) matchingTuition reimbursementLife and disability insuranceGenerous paid time off
Interested? xzbcwsv Apply now or message Hugo Massa at X4 Engineering for a confidential conversation.
Details
| Company | X4 Engineering |
| Location | Raleigh, North Carolina, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | hr |
| Experience | permanent |